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Dispelling Bankruptcy Myths
Posted on January 4th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
People may be hesitant to file a bankruptcy action, even if they are seriously in debt and their finances are out of control. In some people’s minds, there’s a stigma involved with bankruptcy. Or, maybe filing bankruptcy feels like admitting failure to make good in the world. Collection agencies and creditors take advantage of these […]
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer for a Bodily Injury Insurance Claim?
Posted on December 23rd, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bodily injury insurance is the coverage offered by insurance companies for physical injuries including related pain, suffering, and emotional injuries. Auto insurance policies are required by law to offer bodily injury coverage of at least $25,000 per injury victim, up to a total of $50,000 per accident. Most car owners should purchase higher coverage limits […]
Action Items After Your Divorce
Posted on December 20th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When you go through a divorce, it is often emotionally draining, not to mention financially draining. Once the final Marital Settlement Agreement is signed and sealed, both parties are likely exhausted and just ready to put the event behind them. Often they are just done with seeing and talking to attorneys and judges. However, there […]
Credit Cards After a Bankruptcy
Posted on December 19th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy has become a common term in our society, especially following the housing crisis of 2009. Yet there remain a lot of questions about what you can and can’t do during or after taking this debt-reducing step. For those who have made credit cards a major part of their life, a common question is whether […]
Preventing Partnership Disputes: Drafting a Partnership Agreement That Can Go the Distance
Posted on December 12th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Preventing Partnership Disputes: Drafting a Partnership Agreement That Can Go the Distance When you decide to go into business with someone, you think about many things. It is great to have a partner, as two heads are better than one. It is also a much more exciting endeavor when you are working with a friend, […]
Who Is at Fault in Your Trucking Accident?
Posted on December 12th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Trucking Accidents Even a seemingly minor car collision can cause injuries. You don’t even have to drive at high speeds to get hurt. Of course, the larger the vehicle is that hits you, the greater chance you have of suffering severe injuries. If you get into an accident with a commercial tractor-trailer, you could face […]
How to Prepare Yourself for a Child Custody Battle During Divorce
Posted on December 10th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Child Custody Battles There are many issues that two spouses will have to deal with during the divorce process. Perhaps the most complex and contentious dispute is over child custody. One spouse may be fighting for sole custody, while the other wants to share joint custody. It can be a very turbulent time for both […]
Personal Injury Cases
Posted on December 5th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Cases Personal injury occurs when a person or an entity causes injury to another individual due to their lack of duty of care, also known as negligence. When someone pursues a personal injury claim against another party, it only becomes a successful case when the other party caused some sort of injury because […]
Car Accident FAQs
Posted on December 4th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Car Accident FAQs When my auto accident case is settled, is the settlement check made out to me or my attorney? If you have an attorney when you reach a settlement and receive your check, it is usually made out to you and your attorney jointly. What are the steps involved in getting my funds? […]
What Are the Components of a Truck Accident Case?
Posted on December 3rd, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When you are the victim of a truck accident, you know very well that the injuries you sustain can have devastating effects that last longer than just the few days following the truck accident. While you may feel fortunate for having survived such an accident, you may find that the weeks, months, and years following […]